Security Guards Salary in Montana
Ranked #26 of 51 · MT
0.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,270 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,480
Employment 1,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,800P25 $35,260 Median $38,480P75 $46,300P90 $57,310
About 80% of security guardss in Montana earn between $28,800 and $57,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in Montana is $42,270, about 0.5% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $48,230 | $53,700 | 180 |
| Great Falls, MT | $41,950 | $41,390 | 260 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $41,600 | $45,610 | 260 |
| Bozeman, MT | $41,420 | $43,200 | 130 |
| Billings, MT | $38,040 | $40,820 | 230 |
| Helena, MT | $37,920 | $39,230 | 90 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $36,820 | $35,500 | — |
| Missoula, MT | $36,750 | $37,790 | 220 |